MERLOT Materials

"The focus of this book is the science of how to design, operate and manage warehouse facilities. The authors emphasize... see more

CasePlace.org is a free, practical on-line resource for up-to-date case studies, syllabi and innovating teaching... see more

This is a discrete event simulation program on a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet. It operates through a Macro written in... see more

Constructs a critical path diagram on a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet, using a Visual Basic macro.

Constructs a decision tree and indicates the optimal choices. Includes two kinds of branches: probability and choice.

This site is based on the work of Edward Deming, the Total Quality Management guru. The site has over 50 downloadable... see more

This course surveys operations research models and techniques developed for a variety of problems arising in logistical... see more

The site explains the basic principles and applications of project management including planning, coordinating,... see more

Developed at Stanford University, Littlefield Technologies dramatically improves student enthusiasm and understanding of... see more

A java applet and short description demonstrating M/M/1 queues (simple waitiing lines.)

The Masters Series Madrid case study has been developed as a simulation where students take the role of project manager... see more

Regression analysis can be used to make forecasts. Prediction intervals put confidence intervals around a forecast.... see more

An animation and short description of process capability (Cp and Cpk).

A very useful exam that tests for general knowledge of Total Quality Management and Statistical Process Control concepts

eBeer is an online variation on the classic "Beer Game" developed at MIT. Students experience the bullwhip effect by... see more

Students view the steps, symbols, and benefits of creating a process flowchart. They then perform a self-assessment to... see more

An animation of the Theory of Constraints (TOC) and the 5 steps of TOC.

This course introduces students to the theory, algorithms, and applications of optimization. The optimization... see more

This half-term course introduces students to problems and analysis related to the design, planning, control, and... see more

15.768 Management of Services: Concepts, Design, and Delivery explores the use of operations tools and perspectives in... see more

Lean thinking, as well as associated processes and tools, have involved into a ubiquitous perspective for improving... see more

This free simulation is a 2-3 hour hands-on, interactive inventory management management simulation for supply chain... see more

Textbook about Quality Control and Management

This course covers the fundamental principles, practices and tools of Lean Six Sigma methods that underlay modern... see more